I have been working really hard (between drinking French wine and laying on the beach) at searching out parts for my Manurhin. I am convinced that I am going to discover a scrap yard or a workshop with a couple of basket cases waiting for me to claim my bits. Alas, I am having little luck so far.
BUT... eBay continues to be my saviour.
We are doing a fair amount of traveling this holiday, and we are not always with internet access (this amazes me that some people choose not to provide internet access in their houses, hotels, B&Bs, cafes, bars etc - I feel like ive had an arm cut off when there is no google to check a map or historical detail, or in this case, eBay)
However, whenever we do get the chance to get on line, eBay is still a high priority for me to check..... and its paid off.
And today, Thanks to Roy for the phone call this morning to tell me of the part just come on line, I bought a (rare as rocking horseshoes) rear light, rear badge and fuel tap from a chap in France - who frustratingly is only about an hour away from where I am right now (Montpellier) - but as we are traveling without a car, getting out into the countryside is not so easy.
I am sure that I am paying through the nose for these parts (I shall do a budget summary when I return to the UK) but I figure that if I am going to get this bike onto the road, I am going to need the parts eventually, and though i might be able to buy the bits cheaper eventually, I might have to work a long time for the parts to come round again. I am very pleased to get a rear light (thanks Roy for spotting it) and I think its a smart idea to have a spare carb - so things are looking good.
AND I think I might have access to a front badge too - I dont want to tempt fate, so wont speak too much of this yet until the deal is done ;-)
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